Sevier County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sevier County is located in Utah with a total population of 21,854. It is the 14th most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sevier County is 36.7 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 31.7 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Sevier County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sevier County is $73,765. This is 20% lower than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. The median home value is $274,100. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sevier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.